Guy Low Price Electronic: 5 Sept 2011

Monday 5 September 2011

Xoom Accessories

I pre-ordered this cover for my Xoom after looking at the other covers offered on Amazon and not finding one that seemed to work with the Xoom just perfectly. I had to wait 2 weeks for it to arrive and it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!

The quality of the leather is exceptional. The Xoom fits inside the cover just right - not too tight or too loose. There is an opening for everything you need on the tablet itself from charging, to power and volume, to camera. The stitching is very good quality.

The two things I was concerned about when ordering this was if the Velcro would be strong enough to keep the Xoom inside (especially when in portrait position) and the stand - from the pictures it didn't look very sturdy or well designed. First, the Velcro is excellent. It has enough hold to keep the Xoom firmly in whatever position you want it to be. Once in place, your Xoom won't move unless you release the hold. The stand on the back of the cover is actually excellent. It is much sturdier than it looks in the pictures. I found it great that it has a strong magnet to keep it closed when not needed. There is a ribbon that keeps the stand from sliding open more than you want. I've been able to adjust the angle of the stand and have no problems with it staying in place. The stand itself is thick and strong.

The entire cover is sleek and professional looking. It was worth the wait and very much worth the money. I am very happy with it. It is now my favorite accessory I've bought for my Xoom, with the keyboard being my next favorite. I expect it will last a long time and be the protection I need since I carry the Xoom around with me everywhere. When I place my keyboard on top of the open cover, it's the perfect height for typing comfortably.

I believe that this is the best option out there so far to cover your Xoom! Too bad Motorola didn't think of all the little details when designing their cover. And thank heavens this company took the time to do just that! rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover with Landscape / Portrait View for Motorola XOOM Android Tablet

I initially preordered this case before any reviews had come out so I was skeptical at first. After receiving this case however, I could not have expected anything more. My Xoom fits very nicely inside of the case as the interior detaches from the portfolio allowing for even more flexibility. All of the holes in the case are cut out at very generous junctions allowing for full functionality of the device while still being protected. The best part of this case has to be the kick-stand that allows you to set the device at different angles instead of constantly being required to hold it. This has allowed for many of the type-heavy apps to become more useful as I know longer have to hold it with the same hand that I am attempting to type something with.

All in all, I am very pleased with this case and would purchase from this company again in the future.

looks like leather, feels like leather, smells like leather.....sooooo I guess it is leather...great case for my Xoom. Solid construction, good fit and ALL ports are open without removing case. Stand on back of case great to set on desk at 45 degree angle without removing case.....

Couldn't have asked for a better case. The xoom fits perfectly into the leather sleave,and the entire case is put together very well. The Velcro on the back of the sleave allows for viewing in landscape and portrait. Even when the xoom is enclosed in the zippered case it can be charged due to the duel zippers that allows for a gap to insert the charging plug. The only downside I can find is the fact that the speakers are blocked when the sleave is resting in the zippered case.Even then the sound quallity is affected very little.

The Roocase for Xoom works well as a portfolio type case for the Xoom. It's made well, and made for the Xoom diminsions. The con that I have with it is it's functionality. The inner case that is meant to fit over the Xoom itself slides down over the backward facing camera, and is extremely bulky. The most annoying part is that you must remove the inner case from the cover to turn on the Xoom because of the location of the power button. That means that you rip the inner cover off the velcro to turn on the Xoom then place it back into the cover. I don't use the inner case. I use the rubber mold that came with my Xoom and put it inside the Roocase cover.

It is much better than the Motorola case in many aspects, but I found the following problems that irritated me enough to return it and try another slim leather case sold on amazon.

I will clarify that I bought the grey one, which has had a known issue with some units with the velco not working properly and the manufacturer is correcting. Manufacturer contacted me and clarified that the black case does not have the velcro issue and offered to give me a black one as an exchange. Very impressed by the customer service quality. Since I already ordered another one, I declined the generous offer.

So in general (black or grey):

- The side leather covering is too wide, it covers right up to the edge of the screen, which is prefect for protection, but when I am using the browser in full screen mode and want to invoke the "Quick Controls" it makes it a little difficult.

- The flap that props case up at 45 degrees is not strong enough, it bows under weight of the case + Xoom and sometimes flip shut, dropping the case flat.

- The velcro at the back of the inner case (circular patches) are strong, a little too big and awkward against the fingers, specially if you want to use it as a reader.

- It is rather bulky. Probably because it is built with good quality leather and good quality zipper, etc, that adds considerable bulk to the whole thing. If you want to enjoy th slimness of the Xoom, not the right case. Some people like the protection on a $600 or $800 item, some people prefer the skinniness of the Xoom, to each their own.

On the plus side:

- The case is built well and if you are going to carry only your xoom, a few business cards, a pen (or stylus) and 2 sheets of paper, it is great. Protects the screen very well. Though I don't know if it is TSA approved. I have a neoprene case that I have been using prior to this one and I don't have to take the Xoom out of the neoprene to go through airport security. Not sure if the leather one would be allowed.

- The leather, zipper switching of highest quality I have seen on any case

- The color quality is great.

- The xoom can be placed at all 4 angles 0/90/180/360 such that for charging I can just open a slit on the zipper.

- Definitely worth the price.'

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Ashtanga Yoga - ashtanga yoga, aurorae

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I've been washing my mat in the tub with Dr.Bronner's peppermint soap and a scrubbie, and hanging over a rack dryer till dry. Still smelly... and how could that possibly be true! My next step was to chuck it in the washer. Then I was reading about mat wash products and I thought it sounded a big waste of money. But I had to do something to un-funkify the thing.

I have an Aurorae rosin bag so I thought I'd give their mat wash a try before I resorted to the washer. I had to spray my mat twice and scrub it down with a cloth. That cloth was really brown from all the grime I rubbed out, probably all that rosin I use. Ewww.

My mat is now soft and clean and smells wonderful. I thought it might be sticky or greasy after the wash but it's not. Now I don't have to risk sticking the mat in the washing machine. I said this in a review of their rosin, I trust the products this company makes. And when my mat goes, I will be getting one of theirs to replace it. Aurorae Organic Yoga Mat Wash-Cleans, Restores, Refreshes and Disinfects your Yoga Mat, Biodegradable. USDA approved, Made in USA.

This Aurorae mat spray is awesome! It smells great, and cleans my mat easily and thoroughly. I spray down my mat after class. It disinfects all those sweat stains, and refreshes the material beautifully. The spray fits conveniently into the Aurorae demin mat bag. I highly recommend this product!

This stuff smells nice and does an efficient job of cleaning the mat. Besides that I like supporting small business, especially in this economy. The owner of Aurorae works hard to provide nice products and helpful yogic information. Frankly, he taught me more about taking care of my yoga mat than any of my yoga instructors ever did. So I continue to buy from him rather than corporate giants. I would suggest this as a stocking stuffer for any yogis you know, even the beginners can use it. Even better value is the package that includes a towel and yoga rosin. The best part, if you give it was a gift you don't have to worry about the size!

I have received most items from this company as I totally trust them and their quality. This product just adds to their reputation. Easy to use, leaves a wonderful clean natural smell and all Natural. Use after using and let dry completely before using mat.

I have been using this mat cleaner for a few months now and it not only does a very good job cleaning and restoring the mat but it smells wonderful. I have used a few other mat cleaners and none have smelled as good or have done the job that this cleaner does. Aurorae makes great products and I highly recommend their spray and mats!

As I was lying face down on my yoga mat I thought 'I should clean this', so I bought some Aurorae cleaner rather than risk putting the mat in my washing machine at home (apparently its fine to do this, but to be honest, I'd rather buy a new mat that take the chance of causing damage to the machine). This cleaner does the job nicely. A quick spray and a wipe with a towel after ever class keeps my mat smelling fresh and clean. It also prevents/eliminates buildup of oil from my skin which lessens the grip by the mat.

The cleaner comes in a fairly small bottle, so its easy to carry to class. It doesn't take much of the solution to clean the mat, so even though its a small bottle its pretty good value. - Yoga Accessories - Yoga Mats - Aurorae - Ashtanga Yoga'

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Pneumatic Stapler - pneumatic, stapler

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I purchased this Surebonder 9600 stapler to use for completing an exterior remodeling job involving a lot of aluminum trim. I considered electric staplers but I needed the ability to finely regulate the striking force to make sure that the staples didn't shoot all the way through the aluminnum as well as that they didn't end up getting only partially sunk. Electric staplers don't provide very good regulation compared to an pneumatic/air tools. This stapler worked great. Worth every penney of its ridiculously cheap price. As far as I know Surebonder is the only company making an air powered stapler that is compatible with standard Arrow T50 fine wire staples. I highly recommend this product. Surebonder 9600 Pneumatic Narrow Crown Stapler with Carrying Case

So far I am happy with my 9600. It works great on many surfaces. But do not buy the staples with it. The ones Amazon advertised to go with the 9600 are surebonder 300-38-5m 3/8-inch 22 gauge upholstry staples. They DO NOT FIT. Amazon change your ad!!!! F.Y.I. go to a home improvement store and by the Arrow T-50 staples. They FIT and work great and are available in multiple lengths as well as light duty to heavy duty, Arrow also makes a rustproof staple!

Got this redo the seats on my jetskis. Works great. No more pushing like crazy to compensate for the kickback on electric staplers. I redid one seat w/ an electric and had probably 10% bad inserts. The seat base is pretty thick plastic and the staples loved to turn if you didn't give it major push when firing, but even then sometimes wouldn't go. No worries with this guy. Did a big seat and didn't have a single bad insert. Just hold this in place and let it rip, no upper body workout required. I've probably shot about 700 staples and it hasn't jammed yet or let a staple turn strange (except when I had bad angle, basically my fault). I'd definitely buy this again.

Surebonder 9600 Pneumatic Fine Wire Staple Gun with Carrying Case

Picked this up for 28.60 shipped. I loaded standard, easy to find, Arrow T-50 narrow crown staples in and set my compressor to 100 psi (max it's rated for) since that is what my roofing gun likes to run at. This way I can run both guns off one tank setting on the roof. I sent two drops of pneumatic gun oil down the inlet. I also added a ball swivel connector (Lowes or Amazon) so that the hose flops around more freely off the gun. I then ran 200 staples through it into very old and hard fir and some super old oak at an unrealistic pace (fast as I and it could go) and it only fired a blank twice. What a great little machine. I need to restretch Harley seat leather on a plastic pan so I tested it on an old plastic pan with perfect results.

I'll add to this review for durability ratings after I've done an entire house roof with felt and batt insulation later this year, but with it's compact and sturdy construction I think it'll be fine for those applications. I have a lot of expensive quality tools, and this inexpensive little gun is going to probably turn into one of my favorites because it'll remind me that now and then you don't have to break the bank to get something that works the way it should. Great buy.

UPDATE: ONE YEAR AND ONE HOUSE LATER. This tool has never let me down and has been used extensively. It spent a lot of time on the roof getting tossed around. Insulation is a breeze - a standard hammer tacker is just too brute force around insulation. Bunch of other little projects. Tough little guy. It has jammed only once in thousands of staples and it was due to the air pressure being much too low, not the gun. If you shoot a blank, its about 99.9% certain you didn't have the little tongue depressed all the way.

Only one problem - this thing shoots staples so quickly and easily that you tend to blast through more staples than you need to.

UPDATE 21Mar2010: Still banging staples, and a pleasure to hook up to the hose. What a great little gun. Did that Harley seat modification and it worked fine sinking staples in the plastic seat pan. Have had three 'all-stop' jams in not less than 20,000 staples. One was the previously mentioned low air pressure. The others give the same result (a little piece of staple stuck on the firing pin). It is very obvious but it takes a little operation to pick that little wedged piece out of there. A non-issue really as the jams were simple to clear and who knows why the staples exploded... did they hit a nail, or was that particular staple a reject? I'll take one of those jams every now and then for a roughly thirty dollar gun, and 20k staples.

I am a DIYer and using this stapler to install insulation in the basement ceiling. The stapler is light and compact, and has worked perfectly well for me, no misfires. I have Milwaukee and Senco nailers, both high quality, and this stapler has so far worked as well as either of those, for a fraction of the price. The company has also re-worked their instruction manual so that it is now written in comprehensible English. The Arrow T50 staples I used worked just fine. Perhaps the only down side to this stapler is the capacity. It is so easy to use that I have fired more staples than the job might require, towards ensuring the insulation stays where I installed it. While Surebonder has a similar gun with greater staple capacity, at a slightly higher price, I am happy with mine despite having to replenish staples more frequently.

Update 11/24/08:

After approx 3,000 staples, the unit crapped out. I was 97% complete with a project stapling insulation to the basement ceiling and the unit seized and would no longer staple. Fortunately I had the old reliable Arrow stainless steel manual stapler to finish the 100 or so staples that completed my project. The Surebonder was great while it lasted, making my job so much easier, but 8 days and 3,000 staples later, I have an ungainly paperweight rather than a pneumatic stapler.

After advising Amazon of my plight and being told by them to go away, and contact the manufacturer, I had little choice but to do just that. I contacted the manufacturer to advise of my problem, and to my delight, they responded right away with an offer to repair the stapler. I was surprised at Amazon, but the manufacturer made up for it with their handling of the situation. Kudos to them. - Power Tools - Pneumatic - Stapler - Upholstery'

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Mac Battery - battery replacement, apple

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I purchased this battery after my Macbook battery died. I read all the reviews here and it seemed to me that most people felt like this battery was an adequate replacement and for a much better price. The battery is great, don't get me wrong. There are a few small differences between the Apple battery and this one.

Number one: the battery doesn't fit perfectly into the slot. It protrudes a little bit so when you slide your hand across the edges, you will notice that it sticks out very slightly.

Number two: the battery life is not nearly as good as my Apple battery. Right off the bat, I'd say this battery can go for a good three hours, which is about and hour to an hour and a half less than the original battery that came with my Macbook when I first started to use it. I'm not sure if the life will decrease substantially or not from here on out.

Number three: I have not yet gotten a warning about my battery life being low. It completely dies on me around the 10 minute mark with no indication that the battery is low. This might just be due to the fact that I didn't sync the battery right but I've tried twice and nothing has changed so far.

Still, this battery is a great value at a nearly 50% discount to the official Apple battery. Macbook Replacement Battery 13" Series, MA561G/A, MA561LL/A, MA566G/

Not good. I bought it to replace my old battery. This battery immediately lost 10% of its capacity almost immediately. It still holds more charge than a 3 year old battery, but it certainly could do more.

This is the exact same Apple brand battery that comes in stores for $120. I used the program Coconut Battery to test it and it had only three load cycles used and was beyond the supposed original capacity of the battery. This is a perfect replacement battery for the black macbook.

Bought this a few months ago and the battery stopped working properly after 2 months. The batter would lose charge and instantly turn off my computer, loosing all data that I was working on (no memory loss coverage as stated in the description). Tried to contact the distributer, Sunvalleytek International Inc. and they were no help with return/replacement. Tried to contact Amazon.com with the same outcome, no replacement (past Amazon's 30 day return window). Finally tried to contact manufacturer, Dekcell, for 1 year manufacturer's warranty and still no luck. Will keep trying, but for now I just have to warn other Macbook users, this battery works great for about 2 months, but if it stops working, good luck with getting a replacement! I'll keep trying, but has been a pain and I recommend going to mac and paying the extra $50 to get their name brand product.

I bought this battery in September and by May it was lasting only 10 minutes on a charge. Every time I used it, I ran it all of the way down as you should. It only had 50 cycles on it! I contacted the seller 3 times with no response. Amazon said they were not able to help either. Ignore the 1 year warranty... it doesn't even work because you will not get a response from the seller. I thought I was saving some money but in the end, you get what you pay for. LESSON....DO NOT BUY!! I am off to buy a genuine Apple battery.

i did all the charging as directed, but in didnt end up working. i took my computer to the apple store and it they ran some tests. my computer is ok, it was the battery. so i got an apple battery and it works fine.

I have had a lot of battery replacements, but this has to be one of the worst. Typically with a battery on a mac based laptop, when you reach the end of the life, the energy saver will retain enough charge to allow you time to plug in - NOT THIS. You have to reboot each time, which is not good for the OS. The battery life on this so called new one is worse than the one I replaced - AND YES I followed the instructions. I learned my lesson, never go cheap on a mac part. Horrendous product.

Although this battery is inexpensive, I should have bought one from Apple. The battery never fully got charged. After 24 hours charging, it was at 80% and within 2 hours, I was down to 40%. Even when plugged in, I only now get to 68% charged and I have only had it for a couple of weeks. :(

I got this battery for my son's Black MacBook 1.1. It's a decent battery, especially given the difference in price of the OEM battery from Apple and this one. The battery life is not as long as stated (only getting about 2 hours). One issue that you may have is the difference in casing texture. This battery is glossy and doesn't match the somewhat matte finish of the MacBook, but again not a problem as I thing another review here stated that. I got what I paid for. Working as it should so far. - Mac Battery - Apple - Battery Replacement - Battery'

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I bought this player for my 11 year old and have had great luck with it. We found that it was easy to load music, videos and games on from my computer - just a matter of copying files from the computer to the device. It is also easy to use once you get the hang of it. The screen is bright and crisp and it seems to be pretty durable. My daughter loves the internal speaker (no ear buds required) and the touch screen display. The only "wishes" that we have for it are - a place to put the little "pen" on the machine, and that the touch screen were a little more sensitive. Her best friend has an I-pod Nano and was jealous of all the features that this little player has and how well it works compared to the I-pod. Touch Screen 4GB 2.8-Inch TFT MP5 Movie Music Personal Media Player

This unit has a very large screen and it is very easy to see the video. I have a One Click YouTube downloader. Then I use the free software from CNET to convert it to the Media Players file extention. Then plug the Player into the computer and move the files over. I do not see how it can be any easier. There are lots of music videos on the internet ready to download. Even the expensive media players you have to covert to their format. In fact they can be more difficult to use because of copy protection that you do not run into on these units. If you want to download the music videos for free, then this is the one to get. It is like having a little TV in your pocket. Whatever is on TV can be recorded and played on your media player. Esp with the clear crisp digital image they have now. Just get a video capture card and your ready to go. Get some LG speakers and you can share your music with your friends and even look on the screen to see who is making the music. Plug them in at night and your ready to go the next day. Be sure to back up your files, because you never know when you will have to reformat & reload your computer or player. The small screen players are nice also. But this is a great deal with the large screen and the easy to use touch buttons.

First of all NEVER DOWNLOAD LARGE FILES DIRECTLY ON TO THE MP4, if you do the MP4 will crash(i.e. turn off forever). This happened to me and others. Once it crashes there is nothing you can do to get it working again, you can avoid the problem by transfering only small files at a time. I contacted Pro biz customer support before and after my MP4 crashed they contacted me within an hour after I emailed them and were very helpful. I had some problems getting video on to the MP4 so he sent me to, [...],where there was a simple and easy proceeder to get video on to the device. They also told me that currently the only game available on the MP4 is the one already on it, but they are working on making more. They also told me that the MP4 only takes mini SD cards, it will not take micro or SDHC cards, there is a difference.

So in conclusion I rated the product a 4 even though it crashed on me because of the great customer support and because you can avoid the crashing by being sure to never downloading large files( group of more than ten songs, or more than one video at a time)directly on to the mp4 player.

I was a little skeptical about purchasing this player since it is made by a no-name company. Usually buying cheap things with no brand name has been disappointing for me but I decided to take the plunge and buy it based on the reviews I have read. I am very happy I took the gamble. This is really a nice player considering the price!

When I first got it I was impressed by the packaging. It looked nice and came with all the accessories. When I first held the player it felt alright--construction I think is above average but not as solid and durable as the Iphone. Why compare the body to the Iphone you ask? Well the answer is because it is made to look almost identical to the Iphone in terms of shape, feel, and overall look but obviously that is where the similarities end.

Now in terms of using it, I was very impressed by the wide varity of formats it plays. In the old days when I had other video players, they usually played a very limited formats or only one proprietary video format which required the dreaded and tedious process of conversion. This player is great because it easily plays a large amount of diverse formats with no problem at all. The mp3 player is also very easy to use--no conversion required.

Loading videos and music from my computer to the player is SUPER EASY! I love this. All you have to do is open the drive which corresponds to the player and copy and paste the video and mp3 files to the player. THAT'S IT! Nothing complicated. In fact, if you plug your player to your computer, your computer should open the player drive for you. How easy is that! Once loaded all you have to do is touch the video icon-to play a particular video file-and that is it!

Now for the most important and crucial part of the player: video playback quality and sound quality. I am happy to say the video quality is good but NOT great. I bet the resolution during video playback of an Apple multimedia player and other much more expensive players are slightly better, but they will cost you a lot more money than this player. Think $150 or more at least for a video player with higher quality playback and built-in 4GB. The sound is also good but not great.

The player also has a nice feature which I like which is a speaker. Yea the speaker is small and has somewhat of tinny sound but that said it is passable. The speaker is more of a convenience feature to be used in the event that you don't have your earphones. The sound with the included earphones are good but it will sound a lot better if you buy a good quality earphones like a Sony or Panasonic.

In terms of battery life, this remains a question mark since I just got this device and I really did not have a chance to really test it out in terms of battery life. I will update this review when I chance to really test it out.

Another aspect which I like to mention is about the durability of this media player. I don't know how many times you can drop it or abuse it before it stops working right. I know that the Iphone and other good products made by Apple are drop tested many times and are designed to take a lot of abuse and still work. I am a little concerned about this issue because cheap "knock-offs" are really disposable and are not really meant to last since they are cheaply constructed. So far I am happy with this player and I hope that it can take a lot of abuse especially since I have a baby newphew that likes to throw things!

Finally, what I like about this player is that it is EXPANDABLE. This may not sound like a big deal but it really is. The player comes with built-in memory of 4GB but you can add a mini SD card and expand the memory. In my research of media players I noticed most of them-including the very expensive ones-had fixed memory/built-in memory storage and that is it. That means that with other players if you have a lot of things you want to add in the future and if you reached the memory storage limit of the player, you either have to delete what you have stored or buy another player with more built-in memory. With this player you just simply add a memory card with your video/music files on it. You don't have to delete anything you have stored even if you have reached the storage 4GB limit. THIS IS A GREAT AND CONVENIENT FEATURE. Since I just got the player I have not had to use a memory card but it is nice to know that I could if I want to expand the memory storage capacity.

UPDATE:

After 2 weeks, I had to return this multimedia player. The battery life is very bad and it failed to stay on when I "turned it on"!!!! I sent emails to the company and they were nice and responsive. Eventually after trying everything they told me to return it back to Amazon for a refund. I contacted Amazon and I was able to return it with no hassle. I like that.

Do yourself a favor, DON'T BUY VERY CHEAP MULTIMEDIA PLAYERS!! Yea the price is great but you are playing Russian Roulette. You will not know what you are buying until you use it only to find out it craps out after several weeks. Stick to well known brand like Fuze by Sandisk which I purchased. Yea it will cost you a little more BUT IT IS WORTH IT! I use it all the time and I never had any problems. Remember, you get what you pay for especially in this case. DO NOT GET THIS PLAYER!'

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Universal Remote - harmony one, universal remote

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I recently upgraded my TV to 52" flat screen LCD/LED and had a custom cabinet made to hide all my stuff. The cabinet came out great with all my components, players, Xbox, Medic Center PC, cable box underneath and behind solid doors. Problem is when you shut the doors the remotes (aside for the TV) don't work. I tired another brand that was designed to repeat from one room to another but it did not do a good job inside a divided cabinet as it only repeated from the main unit. My problem is the cabinet is divided down the middles with cable access between the sides in the back. Being a big fan of the Harmony remotes I went ahead and ordered their extender. It was a bit more expensive than others but went ahead based on it being Logitech.

Once I received it and opened up it I was surprised at how small and sleek each piece is. Since it came with one blaster and two mini blasters it game me a lot of options. I have one mini blaster on one side of the cabinet plugged into the main blaster and second mini blaster on the other side. The blaster and mini blasters do a great job of radiating the signal throughout the cabinet. The main blaster unit sits on top of my BD player (inside the cabinet) on one side for all connection. I positioned the mini blasters one on each side to cover the remaining components.

The (visible) receiver unit is also smaller than expected and sits at the base of my (black) Sony TV without being seen at all.

There where no setups to go through and the biggest challenge was how to run the cables, which by the way are plenty long enough for any application I can imagine.

Way to go Logitech ! You built a winner !

I highly recommend this unit (BTW: I NEVER write reviews) Logitech Harmony IR Extender System (Black)

i had lots of problems with this.

initially i wanted something to enhance the reception of my harmony one. since its IR powered, sometimes not all of my appliances receive the commands sent from the controller. i wanted this so that all i need to do is to point the control towards the IR receiver.

its not that simple. this adaptor is a BLASTER system. the core item is a BLASTER. you also connect 2 more mini BLASTERS.

the set up must be such that the IR signal from your controller hits the IR receiver, which sends the signal to the extender core unit, which BLASTS another IR signal , then tells the mini blasters to BLAST another set of IR signals, so that the concerned appliance will respond to the IR signal command.

A your set up must be such that every one of these BLASTERS are well isolated, far apart from each other.

B each appliance must only be exposed to ONE blaster. and NOT able to receive the signal directly from the harmony remote.

C the harmony remote MUST NOT be exposed to any of the blaster signals.

D the receiver must be positioned such that it can only receive signals from the REMOTE ONLY. and not subject to IR from other blasters.

in other words, everything must be isolated from everything else.

failing which, signals will cancel out each other. and your appliances will not respond.

i learnt all these from trial and error. hours of them.

and the system is power. WAY TOO POWERFUL. blasters emit such a powerful IR blast its bound to interfere in some way unless each appliance is in a compartment of some chest of drawers with thick walls or something.

seeing that the blasters are too strong, i wanted to buy third party emitters instead, but the jack size is not 3.5mm. so NO GO.

i tried wrapping the blasters with thick tape, foil etc. but without much success, plus its gonna look real stupid. i managed to get some improvement / some shielding effect with thick rubber.

so if you dont think you can achieve all the above criteria, i suggest dont buy this, buy another 3rd party IR extender system, or get the RF harmony remote. otherwise, you will find that the responsiveness would become much worse that if you use the original controller for your tv or sound system. eg you have to press a key 3 times to see a reaction, or try different angles, point this way and that, just to get your volume up one notch on your tv or something. forget about multiple commands like turn on tv and bluray player, then adjust tv input etc.

the only good thing about it is that it is 100% guaranteed to work with the Ps3 adaptor.

its a well made product, but its a way too POWERFUL blaster system. get it only if for some reason, you need high powered IR blasts all around your setup.

if you need IR extension, i would recommend 3rd party systems with emitters attached directly to the IR receiver of your appliance, not blasters. dont worry about emitters looking ugly, cos even the mini blasters are big enough for someone far to notice a weird protrusion easily.

many people buy this because its LOGITECH. but you can possibly buy something of lower price but works much more efficient than this. YES, 3rd party systems work too, cos ITS STILL IR. IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE LOGITECH. - Remote Extender - Universal Remote - Harmony One - Remote Control Extender'

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(Note: At the time of this review, two different styles of bras are listed and pictured under the same description. This review applies only to the bra that looks like a traditional sports bra. I do not own the other bra pictured, which looks more like a standard bra.)

I'm a fairly new to the sport of running. Starting three months ago, I began training for a race and am averaging 15-20 miles per week. I'm a DD cup, so the girls have a tendency to hurt and be distracting (to me, as well as everyone I pass) while running. I really wanted to find a sports bra that would let me forget about my bouncing chest and let me focus on my workout.

I didn't love this bra when I put it on. It was awkward to have to reach around my back to hook it, it was so tight that I practically had to dislocate a shoulder to put it on, the strap lengths were not adjustable, and it did little to lift and separate the breasts. Instead, it provided very strong compression, giving the oh-so-flattering meatloaf chest effect. I gave a few trial bounces in front of the mirror and decided that the strong compression overrode the drawbacks. I could live with the uniboob, so long as it didn't move.

10 minutes into an hour run, I was tugging and pulling and adjusting as the straps seemed to melt with heat and sweat, leaving my boob (singular) sliding lower and lower on my chest, with more and more room to bounce back up. Since the strap lengths don't adjust, the only thing I could do was try to keep the bra pulled as taut as possible for the remainder of the run. Eventually, I gave up and just used my arms and hands to hold things in place until I got home.

Maybe for a smaller busted woman, this bra would be great. For me, it was terrible. It was especially terrible for the price tag. I hate this bra and returned it. Champion Women's 360 Max Support Sports Bra,Black,Medium

This is the most comfortable sports bra I have EVER had on! It is very supportive and does it's job and well. My only concern is the sizing. I ordered a size large as I wear a 34D and that what the size chart suggested. I think it is a little to big both in cup and band. Maybe its just me as I prefer a snugger fit. But all in all I love the bra and highly recommend it!

I run regularly and love this bra. If you run or do high impact sports such as soccer, basketball, track, etc., this is a great bra to own. I find it to be very supportive and definitely minimizes motion. The shoulder straps lay perfectly across my shoulders and feel like they are "just right." The styling produces a smooth but not horribly flat silhouette like some compressive sport bras tend to do. (And if you wear technical running shirts, the bra works well with them!) And while I'm not always a fan of back-hook sport bras, this one has a very comfortable band. I thought the bra runs smaller than my other sport bras - typically I wear a large or XL, but found that the XL verged on being too tight through the band (had to set it on last set of hooks), and ended up buying a XXL. You might consider trying one on in a local sporting goods store for fit, then order online as they tend to be less costly online than in stores.

Love this sports bra. I like a lot of support and this bra has it. Thankfully, I tried it on before buying. It runs big I am normally a 34D (which it says you should buy a large) but the medium fits perfect.

I never write reviews for staff I buy, but this bra is so good that I just want to share that with you. I own other Champion sports bras, but there are too tight and I find them difficult to put on. I feel every time like I am going to break my nail or even finger. This bra has a hook on a back, and soft cups. It doesn't make you flat, but at the same time gives you great support. I have it in pink and black. I will buy other colors too, and I hope they will come out with bright, vibrant colors for this bra, to make it even more fun.

For those with a B cup or smaller who don't want to look all flat, I would not recommend this bra. In the past three years I've fluctuated from a 32A/B to a 34D and then back and forth again a second time all from having babies and nursing. The size I ordered was a small (32B) and it seems snug, though the right amount for being a sports bra. While it fits fine and offers support, (after all the nursing I've done I DO need support even with smaller breasts,) I don't intend to wear it much because of how boy-ish it makes me look. (My main choice activities tend to be weight-lifting, jogging, walking, and running stairs or the stair-stepper, and also soccer, jfyi.) Pretty much I only see myself getting a whole lot of use out of it in the future when/if I have another baby and my boobs double in size again, although I would think that when I'm a 34D I would definitely need to size-up to a medium.

Btw, mine is bolt pink, and I think it's an awesome shade. If I were the type to workout in just a bra, this is the one (as far as color is concerned) that I'd go with. As for underneath clothing, it has those seams on the outside of the cups that look a bit tacky/distracting, imo.'

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Droid Screen Protector - black, faceplate

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Well, this case is still better than the plastic one that I bought at the Verizon store. It stayed on very well. I dropped my phone a few times and it never popped off. The case is sturdy and it has lasted the whole time I have owned it. The only problem is... the black "rubber" irritated my hands! (almost like a powder of some sort that came off the case) I don't know if maybe I am allergic to it, but It was pretty bad. Painful even. I finally bought a plastic one (here off of amazon) with some flowers on it and I love it. There is no rubber or anything that comes off. Nothing irritates my hands anymore. Maybe it was just me. Otherwise the case was very sturdy and protected my phone great. Black Rubberized Snap On Faceplate for Motorola Droid A855

The case looks and feels great on the Droid. Unfortunately after installing it on my phone the feature which turns the screen off when you hold the phone next to your ear is disabled. I'm fairly certain it's because the extra thickness of the cover lifts your ear off of the phone, and it must need direct contact to turn off the screen. I like that feature because it saves my battery but I think I'll keep the case because it looks/feels good. This is a great deal on this case, too.

The product is cheap, and that is both the price and its quality. The front piece comes off easily and as another reviewer mentioned, this cover has an amazing ability to collect dust and lint. In addition, the rubberized surface seems to be just sprayed on, and comes off, especially around the edges. Beneath is what appears to be white plastic, so this wear becomes very apparent after a short period.

Part of the problem though, is with the Droid and not any particular cover. Motorola simply made a very difficult phone for which to design a protective cover for, as there is little if any space for the front plate's tabs to grip the sliding screen. If you can put up with the extra bulk, the Body Glove seems to have put out a slightly better protective cover. OEM Body Glove Hard Snap On Cover Shell Case for Motorola Droid A855

This Droid case is priced very well--it's basically the same item I saw at my Verizon store for $29.95 (which is outrageous for a couple of pieces of moulded plastic). The material is simple plastic with a slight rubbery texture--not enough to make it very difficult to go in and out of my pocket, but provides a little extra grip. It snaps right on.

BUT, the product is not worth buying at any price, for several reasons.

First, the case I received was NOT as shown, in one very important way: along the bottom of the front faceplate, all of the touchscreen controls are blocked. I'm sure that previous versions weren't like this, or all of the other reviewers would have complained--there are tiny cutouts for the controls that make it literally impossible to activate those functions, which I use constantly. It's not about fingertip size--you'd need a stylus to poke through the holes. So, I had to cut out the sections of plastic that surround these little holes to make the faceplate like the photo provided on this site. Since the plastic is pretty tough, it can't be done with a knife; I used a Dremel rotary tool. If you have one, and don't mind spending fifteen minutes with it, the end result will look like the photo, and is functional. If not, the product is virtually useless.

Second, after a few weeks of gentle use, one corner of the case first cracked, then tore off. I treat my phone like it's made of crystal--I'm very, very careful with it--so I have no idea how this happened, but this is obviously not a very protective case. Then, after another couple of weeks, another part of the case cracked. Then, the front plate popped off and just refused to re-attach. The product is now totally useless after a couple of months of careful use.

After reading countless reviews on a ton of cases, and searching through droidforums dot net and howardforums in order to find the case i want, this turned out to be a really good case. I was going to buy the seido case, but its 30 dollars, and i'm a cheap student that will not spend 30 dollars on a case. This turned out to be a really good alternative especially if you do not want to spend like 20+ on a case.

The only bad thing i found was that the top part of the case comes off every once in while when I knock on it, but this is a known problem for all cases, even the seido. As one of the guys said before me, motorola made this phone so that a solid case can not be designed.

All in all, this is a good case for like $3.50 that will last you a good 6 months to a year or so.

The cover for the back of the phone is actually ok. But the one that "clips" well try's too over the front of the phone sadly just does'nt do its job. With it cliped on the front i feel as if i have to hold my phone really really carefully so that it does'nt fall off. And still it will...

Dont buy it, not unless you just want a back cover. - Black - Droid - Faceplate - Rubberized'

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Plasma Tv - 3d, panasonic

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If you read the 3 star product review, you might think twice. This individual actually sounds convincing. That is unless you've done your homework. I'd like to clarify a few incorrect points that have been made.

- Fast switching phosphors are used in all Full-HD VIERA models for 2011. By reformulating the phosphor materials, afterglow has been minimized and luminous efficiency has been increased. This enables crisp, clear rendering of motion images. A level of efficiency that exceeds our 2010 panels also increases picture quality while lowering power consumption.

Only the top of the line 2010 3D models ($2K) had the fast switching phospors. The neoplasma is literally a promotional "tag". The 2011 3D TV's have a different rib structure in the panel as needed for the seperation of 3D images, specific cross talk cancellation processors to minimize 3D double images, and a specific louvered filter (infinite black) to help keep glare down while keeping the two 3d images clear.

Panasonic streamline the production lines by sharing internal components for 2011.

Cost leader is the 2D 720 "X" model. High end 1080 2D is the 2D "S" model. The only 1080 3D line is the "ST" model. That's it. It's cost effective.

Note that "X" and "S" do not have the pro mode picture setup like the 3D models but don't let that scare you. The 3D models need it to fine tune double imaging.

The 720 "x" model is a fine choice however you will notice a difference in edge glow with blueray IF you know what your looking for. Since most HD TV channels are 720, you'll never know the difference. A lot of people read the old CNET report and live by it and a lot of it is valid. But a one size fits all review between 720 and 1080 is flawed. The old comparisons between LCD and plasma is no longer an issue as power consumption is now equal.

Panasonic plasma has always been choosen as best picture over Samsung and LG. Do your homework and make sure your looking at a review within the last two years. Panasonic wins period. Far more natural colors, especially over LED-LCD which makes movies look like they were filmed with video tapes.

I have no need for 3D as its not receiving the support expected. Soon 3D screens without glasses will be standard just like the new handheld games systems that have just been released. They just have to get past the headaches...

My old Panasonic was one of the first 1080s on the market and has been through 4 rough home moves and is still kicking strong. That earns a bit of brand loyalty from me.

I went with the "S"46 model for a very simple reason. $768 delivered.

Thinner, better design, better picture technology than the 2010 Panasonic models and 1080 for bluray. Lovin it.

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P46S30 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Panasonic VIERA TC-P46S30 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

This item arrived 8 days after order (2 days early)and the delivery driver helped me unbpack, which took about 5 minutes. Set up was straight forward and easy and took about 10 minutes. There are only 3 HDMI connections, (2 in back and one on the side) but there are component connections for an additional HD source. If you use both a satellite or cable AND over the air antenna (I do) you will need to go back to the menu after initial setup to scan OTA channels as the first time set up only gives you the "either/or" option. There is NO RGB connection on the TV so a computer will have to be connected via HDMI or with an RGB-HDMI/componant adaptor.

Network setup was easy and went without a hitch. I have a wireless bridge which connects to the TV via ethernet cable so didn't need to deal with wireless set up but I suspect it was pretty simple as well, depending on your wireless router and existing network. Internet apps are somewhat limited to the major players like Netflix, Pandora,CinemaNow, etc. and there was no indication that Panasonic will be adding more in the future. DLNA was an important feature to me and this is the first mid-priced model that Panasonic has offerred with it that I could find. The TV immediately recognized my network and after a little familiarization with the interface I was able to play 99 percent of my network media files. I did note that the program files the songs within the albums alphabetically, not in their original album order but this is more an issue of my media server then the TV. File access through Windows Media Player seems to correct this. There is also an SD card slot and media player app but I didn't try this function

The pre-set picture settings take some getting used to as each is designed for different physical environments and you can spend a lot of time trying to decide which one suits you. There is also an option to create your own picture quality setting. I was initially a little dissapointed with the OTA high def picture as it appeared pixelated with rough edges. However this was in a bright environment during daytime hours when digital OTA signals from the broadcasters can be of lower quality . Stronger signal stations didn't seem to have the issue nor did the satellite channels. Night time viewing was awsome and I was quite impressed with the picture quality. I am no audiophile but connecting the digital optical out from the TV to my receiver provided excellent digital sound quality through my system.

Internet app access is a single button push from the remote and the interface is easy to navigate using L-R arrow buttons. I watched programming from Netflix and had no buffering issues with a connection speed at about 1.3mbps. The SD picture was very good and appeared about as close as you can get to HD at SD speeds.

At this point I have experienced no problems or issues and am very happy with this TV. I would reccomend it to folks interested in an alternative to higher priced LCD TVs of similar size and who aren't sold on 3D yet. It also appears to work well for internet feature access at limited connection speeds. - Plasma Tv - Hdtv - Panasonic - 3d'

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Image Manipulation - 3d engine, image manipulation

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Firstly, as expected this book is not for the beginner programmer. It has excellent, working, examples which really takes you to the "cutting edge". Its focus is more on advanced animation (game-like programming techniques) and doesn't include for example database design and implementation, etc. Overall an excellent book, and for everyone bored with simple java UI's Kickass Java Programming: Cutting-Edge Java Techniques With an Attitude

Java games are a hobby of mine, and I must say this the most practical book for the topic that I've found. It contains great practical examples, and doesn't stray from the subject - programming techniques that allow you to produce excellent-looking applets. Ever see those flashy slideshow applets, with various special effects? This book will show you how to construct one by yourself, explaining each step with great detail. It goes through great extent in helping you understand what you're doing, all while sticking close to subject, without beating around the proverbial bush.The only downside to this book is its coverage of sounds in Java - if you need help with sounds and sounds alone, don't buy this book. It contains a miniscule amount of information regarding the subject - namely just a brief introduction to sounds, and usage of the Applet class' primitive audio playback functions (Java has great support for generating audio on-the-fly, which this book does not cover). Lack of detailed sound documentation doesn't take away the value of this book, however, and I recommend it to anyone who would like to produce "kickass java" applets.

Don't let the age of this book fool you. It is basically all about the algorithms necessary for producing visual effects in both 2D and 3D that just happens to use Java as an implementation language.

The first chapter is titled "Easy Animation." The chapter's main focus is creating quickly loaded images, and reducing flicker.

Chapter two covers sound and is eight pages long. Two pages are sample code. Remember this book was written when Java had very primitive sound support.

Chapter three goes deep into image processing. The end result is that this chapter shows you how to code many of the special effects found in PhotoShop. Wave, ripple, and explode filters and 3D button effects among others are included here. To me this chapter is the one that stands the test of time the best due to all of the algorithms shown.

Chapter four covers two-dimensional rendering. The main topic of this chapter is creating small animations based on single pictures. The author introduces his framework class "ImageProcessor" first in this chapter.

Chapter five is entitled "Entering the Third Dimension". A really interesting star field program is included that was written, of course, before Java3D. Other programs include a bouncing ball and some take-offs of the star field. Then a 3D spiral program is introduced. The chapter dives back into the ImageProcessor class next. A program to break apart a picture and put it back together ends the chapter.

Chapter six discusses the now obsolete VRML. 3D transformations, movement in 3D, and wire and shaded objects are all covered, quickly and with no sympathy for the novice. A full page and half is dedicated to a discussion of VRML. This is a lot for this book. Most topics get explained once, very quickly and then it's off to the next topic. Several pages are dedicated to explaining a turning cube script. The Matrix3D class is covered next. Navigation is covered briefly, and wireframes are introduced. Shading is covered very lightly then a truly monster program for a so-called "basic" Model3D class is given. This is twelve pages of code. A second program follows that allows you to view Model3D. The chapter ends with a discussion on precalculating movement and passing HTML to the VRML animator, which is also included. There are interesting ideas here, but VRML is old hat and the code will require adapting to more modern needs.

Chapter seven is titled "Adding Realism." The main targets of this chapter are shading, illuminating, and textures--all, of course, very important to making that virtual world look real. The chapter walks through the creation of a cube in wire form then shows how to fill in the surfaces and begin shading. Shadows and perspective are discussed, then another little jewel is given. Listing 7.7 "Creating a 3D object from an image" and the accompanying viewer in 7.8 show how to take a title, make it 3D and shadow it. Texture is covered in great depth with lots of good code and more interesting tricks with pictures. The rest of the chapter is one long update to the Model3D class introduced earlier.

Chapter eight gets into tricks with text. This chapter is crammed with interesting scroll tricks. Late in the chapter some great 3D text scroll scripts, like a 3D spiral, are given.

Chapter nine is titled "Navigation." The keys to this chapter are frames, tracking the mouse and 3D animated menus. This stuff gets more directly into HTML.

Chapter ten is about making imaging effects look better and load fast. Some of this material is dated because the author is writing from the viewpoint of Java 1.0.2.

The appendix is a great summary of classes and commands used in the book. It serves as a very good reference source and is very helpful when trying to read through the programs in the book. The CD-ROM contains some shareware and freeware and a Java version of the old game "Asteroids". Most importantly it contains all the programs in the book. The shareware is pretty ancient and source code for the shareware is not included.

Even though this book was obviously written at a time when Java's main purpose was to jazz up web pages, it is still interesting for people who already know Java and basic computer graphics and are looking for some interesting graphic effects and their explanations. The two main bad points about this book are:

1. Everything is in the form of an applet. This is certainly due to the fact that the contents were written in 1996.

2. For a book that is supposed to be about graphic effects, the illustrations are very shoddy and they are all in black and white.

In spite of these drawbacks, it is a good source of information on how to perform effects at the pixel level, and in that respect the book will never be obsolete. - 3d Engine - Image Manipulation'

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This is a very nice cordless phone system from Vtech. I got this model to replace a model with which I had become very frustrated. However, I am happy to report that this system has met my expectations which are:

* DECT 6.0 - to avoid interference with wireless internet

* Handset usability

* Easy to use answering machine

* Able to use both handsets on the same call

The call quality from this system is great. My previous system was on the 2.4 GHz frequency, and was always fuzzy. However that's not the case with this Vtech model. The caller on the other end is comes through crisply with ample volume.

On my old system, the "Talk" button was raised such that if you tried to hold the phone with your shoulder, you would almost always hang up on the call. I found this very aggravating, but the Vtech handsets pose no issues here. I find the controls fairly intuitive too. I have not had to consult the detailed user manual in order to do what I want and need to do.

I may be a bit behind the times on this, but this is the first phone system I've had where all setup is done from the handset. Have you ever been frustrated with the buttons on answering machine bases that do different things based on how long you hold them down? This is gone in this system. The handset has an easy to navigate menu system that mimics what I remember from my older Nokia cellphones. Playback can be controlled from the base station, but that is the only thing it does. You can also playback messages from the handset.

The final thing I was looking for might seem a little odd, but you won't notice it until you need it. On my old system, only one handset could be active on a call at any time. That is not the case with this Vtech system.

I don't ask my phone system to do a whole lot, but I do want it to do these things very well. I'm very pleased with this system from Vtech. If your needs are similar to mine, I think you will be too. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments section below. Vtech DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (CS6229-2)

It's easy to program, has good reception and lots of cool features. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because in the Philadelphia area where I live, you must enter the area code for local calls. When paging through the missed calls, it doesn't show the area code. So if you try and hit dial from there, it won't work. You have to just memorize the number and manually dial it, assuming what the area code is. This may not be an issue for a lot of people, but it's a pain for us.

Very good sound, excelent battery life, user friendly, usefull features...

This phone is way beyond good.

It is easy to use, small, light. When you program the date or the directory on

the Phone #1 the #2 gets updated as well. The intercomm feature is very nice,

the speaker sounds really nice and loud. You don't lose signal eventhough you

are very far from the base. The voicemail is very easy to set up and messages

are easy to recall.

I made no mistake by choosing this phone, it is more than I was expecting. If

you buy one of this you won't regret it.

Overall I was pretty satisfied with the product.

The only reason I give it a lower rating is because to my surprise it didn't have a jack for a headset. If you use it for work, want an ergonomic product so you don't hold a phone with your shoulder or your hand, it's very important.

If you use the phone for longer conversations, be it for business or pleasure, a phone with a headset jack for convenience and health reasons is a must, and this phone doesn't have it.

I got this phone set for free using my credit card points. I love it! I like how much smaller the main base is than my previous phone. The clear buttons look cool and it is a light phone. The second base only needs plugged in; no phone jack is required. The built in answering machine works easily and turns off simply if you don't want to use it. When you put directory numbers in one, they are automatically added to the other phone. The other features like an intercom button to call the other phone, find handset button, and phone service voicemail alert are good additions. You are able to add up to 12 phones using just this one base!

The phone has been great. Does everything i need it to. Since i have crappy cell phone reception at home i have it forwarded to my home phone and the Vtech phone has worked great. The battery life is surprisingly good so far. Its been about a month and since i have 2 hand sets i let 1 discharge almost completely before i recharge it and use the other one. The one complaint I have is the phone is a bit slippery. Don't get a great comfy grip on it. Besides that it would have been nice if it had bluetooth capable. For the price though you can't beat the phone. I'd recommend it. - Vtech - Answering Machine - Cordless Telephones - Speakerphone'

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Ipod Touch 4g Case

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I purchased this bundle package and an item was missing from the package. (USB Plug Extension) Also, the AC car adapter did not work with my ipod as advertised. The quality of the products are very cheap and to my opinion not even worth the cheap price that the bundle sales for. Ok. I said no big deal you get what you pay for and I was willing to take the lost. However, after leaving feed back that an item was defective and one was missing, the saler (DigitalsOnDemand) tried to resolve the matter by offering a refund and to ship the product that was missing providing that I remove the negative feed back. Well guess what? I removed the feed back and they didnt live up to their end of the bargan. Its been weeks and still no reshipment of the item promised and no refund.

Dont waste your time with this company they will only let you down in the end!

DigitalsOnDemand 15-Item Accessory Bundle for New Apple iPod Touch iTouch 4G 4th Gen Generation 8GB 32GB 64GB 15-Item Accessory Bundle for New Apple iPod Touch iTouch 4G 4th Gen Generation 8GB 32GB 64GB

it's all good stuff for the price. different cases (clear, black, etc) some apple cables (with a typo on the power plug -- might be cast-offs from product assurance that still meet usable specs) -- sure beats paying 30 - 40 dollars for just that charger at target / best buy / the mac store! and the cases that are 20 - 40 at those same stores, you get those with this too. i didn't need the aux cable or the splitter or the headphones, but everything else is great. i didn't have any problems with my retractable or the power charger or car charger like one of the other reviews had. i was really glad to find this whole bundle for that cost too, since i had just bought a 15 dollar car charger at the office supply store a week before (unopened, so returned).

One of the charging cables didn't work. The retractable cable didn't retract. The protective screen cleaner left lint on the glass screen. On the other hand, if you're a n00b who doesn't know what to really get for an iTouch *and* you can't find an accessory assortment for a cheaper price, start here. The assortment has the basics, and even comes with four very different slips / cases for your iTouch, so you can find out which style's the best for you. I think what I liked best about this product is that I didn't have to waste all that (bleeping) time clicking and shopping and browsing for four or five different iTouch accessories. I'd rather spend time on my iTouch, than shop for accessories for it.

I read the reviews of this product after I ordered it. If I had read it first, I would have never ordered anything from these people. I was hoping that it was just a coincidence that these people had defective items and was hoping that I would actually get something that was brand new and worked. NOTHING WORKED THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK just like the people who wrote negative reviews. I have since filed a claim with the Better Business Bureau and I am demanding a refund and new equipment that works and it brand new like advertised. That was a lie that we what received was new. The better business bureau says that I definitely have a claim and i don't care if I have to pay a ton of money, so be it. These people need to be shut down. There are pathetic.DigitalsOnDemand 15-Item Accessory Bundle for New Apple iPod Touch iTouch 4G 4th Gen Generation 8GB 32GB 64GB

i have this 15 items for a month, and everything are still in good condition. i love the crystal case its not hard, but its not soft, its like a hard rubber so its unbreakable, i like the lcd protector its easy to use and it is reusable, coz i tried to remove and wash it still the same and sticky, so if it has bubbles or some dirt just wash it and air dry. all electronic gadgets is working especially the chargers. leather case is of course synthetic, and decent enough. I RECOMMEND THIS TO YOU !!! but i purchased this for only $29.99 only, now they have increase a lot... :(

I bought this item for myself mainly for the car/wall charger. I got the item yesterday and was instantly happy with the purchase. The only thing in the bundle im worried about is the flip case. Reason is it has magnets that hold the flip part down and im afriad if an ipod is in the case for to long it might erase the hard drive.

Buy this bundle!

Having bought a similar kit for the previous generation iPod, I thought I knew what to expect. I am really impressed with this kit though. The headphones actually have good bass response, not to mention have the mic too, meaning I actually have a decent pair of headphones in case something happens to the originals that came with the ipod.

The "pleather" case fits snug, and the clip allows for easy access (which is nice for those spur of the moment quick photos you might want to take). The cases are great compared to some of the more expensive brands available at large department stores.

Must say, this was well worth the money to me. Good buy.'

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Slr Backpack - camera case, case logic

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I don't have much basis to compare this bag, but I think it's great.

I'm going for a 3 week trip so I was looking for a small DSLR bag that was easy to carry around as a tourist, and spacious enough so I could fit more stuff (passport, book/kindle/ipad, snacks, ipod/iphone, point&shoot, etc.).

I did not find anything in between sling and backpack, something that could give me the flexibility I mentioned before... except for this! I can fit my DSLR (D3100)w 18-55 lens, and an extra 55-200 lens comfortably (maybe another one a bit tight); I can also attach a small tripod on the side, very handy. The front space is spacious enough for a book/kindle/ipad. The top compartment is spacious enough to fit two coke cans (I will use it for my point&shoot, small bottle of water, keys and snacks).

Don't know why it's such a low-profile bag; it doesn't have many reviews and it's hard to find at a retail store, but I fully recommend it.

One thing that has been said in other reviews is that the way to wear it is not clear. Both video reviewers I've seen have worn it wrong (there really must be something wrong with the instructions). Just for some help, these are other sling bags' demonstrations for you to see how to use it properly:

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PS. Won't fit a 13" computer at all, just in case someone is wondering Case Logic DCB-308 SLR Camera Sling (Black)

This is my 4th sling camera bag in last one year and I think this one will stay long. I wanted to fit in a Nikon D60 with 18-105mm, a 70-300mm, a Metz Flash, filters and charger.

About a year back I had got a Sumdex SLR Camera Sling Pack. The bag looked promising. The build looked good, but after using it over a month on 3 trips outside the shoulder strap stitching started giving away.

I then started to look into Kata as one of my friend had a Kata bag pack. I settled in for a Kata 123-GO-20 Sling Backpack (Black). It was the very well build, but had a design problem. The cross shoulder padding was not long enough and when I swung the bag to remove the camera the nylon strap cut around the neck.

Then I got myself a Caselogic SLRC-205 SLR Camera Sling (Black). It was one of the best and stayed with me for little over 8 months. The only problem was I was not able to carry my 70-300 and flash together. I always left my flash at home.

Then recently saw the Case Logic DCB-308. And since I wanted to get a 35mm prime lens, I knew I needed a bigger bag. My Nikon D60 with 18-105 and 70-300 and the flash fit in the main compartment. The smaller compartment holds my charger, 2 Filters and the remote trigger. I yet have to get my 35mm prime lens and I am sure I will be able to fit it in this one.

The bag build quality is very good. There is an option to re-arrange the bright red internal paddings. There is a front pocket to keep a 7" to 10" tablet. One side can store my tripod too. This bag is definitely a keeper. - Camera Case - Camera Bag - Camera Backpack - Case Logic'

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